Our Corporate Responsibility Program
Our Purpose Is to Enable People and Organizations to Exceed Their Potential
This page highlights Korn Ferry’s many Corporate Responsibility initiatives, activities, and accomplishments. To learn more, see our publications:
We make various claims on this website and/or in the documents provided thereon that relate to our environmental initiatives and greenhouse gas emissions. Such claims can be identified by references to emission and carbon reductions or initiatives and similar environmental goals. Information in support of these statements is available in our most recent reporting.
Korn Ferry's Impact
We focus our Corporate Responsibility activities in three areas — environmental sustainability, people and community, and business practices — and embed inclusion into these activities as well as our culture to foster a workplace where all can thrive.
“We believe effective compensation should reinforce execution. The Compensation and Personnel Committee has sought to structure management’s incentives to reward measurable progress against the Company’s strategic objectives and drive long-term financial performance, motivating management to remain focused on building durable shareholder value.”
Jerry Leamon, Chair of the Board of Directors and the Compensation and Personnel Committee
Our Environmental Sustainability Focus
Korn Ferry is focused on environmental sustainability. We seek to maximize value for clients and investors while contributing to a more sustainable future.
We aim to contribute to environmental sustainability in the following ways:
- Enhancing the measurement and disclosure of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Reducing GHG emissions.
- Engaging with our colleagues, clients, suppliers, investors, and other stakeholders to share and collaborate on initiatives and contribute to a culture of environmental sustainability, both internally and externally.
Our People
We focus on making Korn Ferry a firm that energizes, develops, rewards, and empowers people to thrive and help our clients and our business succeed. We prioritize creating a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration. We want every individual to feel valued, do their best work, and realize their full potential. Our approach to talent acquisition, development, recognition, engagement, and benefits is designed to reinforce this culture and enable success for all.
Our Community
It’s not just about our people — it’s about all people. We are committed to making a difference in our communities and in the world. We proudly contribute financially to organizations and causes that we believe will positively impact the greater good. We believe that donating our time, talent, and resources is also important. Our offices and colleagues worldwide take part in community service through a variety of organizations and programs.
Our Business Practices
As a global corporation, our commitment to acting ethically begins with each of us. This approach is embedded in our core values of Inclusion, Honesty, Knowledge, and Performance and guides how we work together and with others. We strive to be a leader in corporate governance; report results with accuracy and transparency; conduct ourselves in a legal, ethical, and trustworthy manner; comply with both the letter and spirit of our business policies and the law; and protect the information provided to us.
Who We Are and Our Values
At Korn Ferry, our responsibility as a global corporation is central to our vision. Our commitment to acting ethically begins with each of us and is embedded in our core values, which are designed to guide the way we work together and with others. We believe that genuinely connecting with others can only be done by removing the “professional” façade. Being true. Being you. Being honest. Always.
We embrace people with different points of view, from all backgrounds. And we think and work as one team.
Honesty
We say what we mean and do what we say. We hold ourselves to the highest standards. And we make it safe for people to speak out when they see something wrong.
Performance
We never settle for the status quo. We always strive to be better today than we were yesterday and do our best for our clients, colleagues, and shareholders.
Awards & Recognitions
America’s Climate Leaders 2026 by USA Today
Gold HIRE Vets Medallion
ISO Certifications for Information Security and Data Privacy Practices
100 Best Companies for Parents
Top Companies for Executive Women
Equality 100 Award
Gold EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
Platinum Marcom Awards for 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
